A general discussion of why university planning is more important today than ever before. (HB)

Article describes the conceptual frame for planning research for effective instruction. The framework was designed to help researchers identify, classify and/or quantify the factors affecting instructional processes. (Author)

A description of a planning methodology employed to develop a five-year plan for a medium-sized school district. (Author)

Discusses the planning process as it relates to performance technology. Proactive and reactive planning perspectives are explained, opportunities for creativity are examined, strategic planning is discussed, three levels for strategic planning are described, and the question of control is raised. (nine references) (LRW)

The author suggests several stages to be considered in long-range planning for educational reform and comments on some of the aspects of needed actions. (AA)

Discussion of change and its perceived threats focuses on the concept of design and how it could positively alter the perception of change. Three approaches to change are examined, including improvement, planning, and design; and design is highlighted as offering the greatest range of possibilities. (LRW)

Discusses the use of educational impact statements and presents a functional process model for change facilitation. A specific example of the adaptation of this process is provided, going through the steps of: preplanning, strategy selection, implementation, and adoption, evaluation, research, and modification, monitoring, and follow-up. (RAO)

Considerations for improving instructional effectiveness in the classroom by using construct lesson plans. (HB)

A computer model designed to provide administrators faced with the problem of meeting demands from many quarters for the available space" with information about the effects of changes in space availability is described. (Author/AA)

Presents a comparative analysis of Kaufman's and Nadler's work design models by examining each model's rational content and comparing the distinctive images of procedure that those contents project. Kaufman's insistent claim that his organizational elements model merits distinctive recognition as the definitive explication of the system approach…

Offers educational practitioners direction for the development of a master plan for the implementation and application of computer-based educational technology by briefly examining computers in education, discussing organizational change from a theoretical perspective, and presenting an overview of the planning strategy known as the planning and…

Explores two issues--deciding where a computer-assisted learning agency belongs in the vertical organizational structure of an educational institution, and defining the staffing needs of such an agency. Factors affecting both issues are discussed. (RAO)

Outlines a technique for setting priorities among competing needs, and examines the strengths and weaknesses of several popular needs assessment models. Relevance of goal attainability and force field analysis to curriculum decision-making is also discussed. (RAO)

This discussion of issues to be considered in setting up an efficient computer classroom focuses on the selection, preparation, and furnishing of facilities intended for instructional use: selection and room preparation; power, lighting, and telecommunication; avoidance of equipment problems; and furniture selection. (11 references) (MBR)

Discusses three phases of instructional design (ID)--definition of instructional parameters, analysis and synthesis of instructional alternatives, and implementation of instructional plan--and presents a 15-step ID model. Included for each step are a descriptive name, boxed example, and rationale and (as applicable) current state of technology for…